Oman foreign minister says Iran not responsible for ongoing war

Oman’s foreign minister Badr al Busaidi has stated that Iran is not responsible for the conflict now entering its fourth week, in a rare public stance that underscores divisions within the Gulf and highlights Muscat’s continued role as a diplomatic intermediary. In a message posted on X,......

Marco Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France amid Iran conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to France this Friday to participate in a meeting of G7 foreign ministers, where discussions will focus on rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran. The gathering marks Rubio’s first international trip since the escalation that......

China expands seabed mapping operations with military implications

China has carried out an extensive underwater mapping campaign across the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans, building detailed knowledge of seabed conditions that analysts say could support future submarine warfare against the United States and its allies, according to a Reuters investigation. The......

IAEA chief says war cannot eliminate Iran nuclear program

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned that military action cannot fully dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, stressing that only diplomacy can address the long-term risks. Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told CBS News that no conventional......

Taiwan opposition leader says improving China ties doesn’t mean being anti-US

Taiwan’s opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, emphasized on Monday that enhancing relations with Beijing does not require being hostile toward the United States. Speaking at the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Cheng highlighted the importance of stable cross-strait relations for Taiwan’s......

Zelenskiy calls on allies to maintain pressure on Russia ahead of US talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged international partners on Sunday to continue applying sanctions pressure on Russia, ahead of a second day of discussions between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations aimed at exploring ways to end the four-year conflict. The war began after Russia launched a full-scale......

Trump orders deployment of immigration agents to US airports amid funding dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to deploy immigration enforcement agents to major airports across the United States starting Monday, in response to a partial government funding crisis affecting airport security operations. In a message shared on his social platform, Trump said agents......

UK minister says Trump speaks for himself on Iran deadline

A senior British minister emphasized that U.S. President Donald Trump speaks for himself regarding his recent threat to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the Iran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Steve Reed, the UK Secretary of State for Housing, Communities......

Japan considers minesweeping in Hormuz if ceasefire is reached

Japan has indicated it could consider a limited military role in securing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, but only under the condition of a ceasefire in the ongoing tensions involving Iran. Speaking in a televised interview, Toshimitsu Motegi explained......

Iran threatens to target strategic infrastructure after Trump ultimatum

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply after Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face severe consequences. The strategic maritime corridor, vital for global oil shipments, has become a focal point of the crisis.......

Former FBI director Robert Mueller dies at 81 as Trump reacts

Robert Mueller, the former special counsel who led the high-profile investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, has died at the age of 81. His passing was confirmed by his family, marking the end of a long career in public service and law enforcement. Mueller, a former director......

Israel signals escalation of attacks on Iran amid rising regional tensions

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel, in coordination with the United States, is preparing to significantly escalate its military actions against Iran in the coming days. Speaking after consultations with senior military officials, Katz indicated that future operations could......

Air defense stockpiles near depletion amid surge in missile use

Global air defense stockpiles are nearing exhaustion as the United States, Israel, and their allies consume weapons at a pace that is raising concerns about the sustainability of ongoing operations and broader military readiness. Armin Papperger, chief executive of German defense group Rheinmetall,......

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